A
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Unique Element Identifier*
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A TO defined unique Element Identifier. Element Identifiers cannot be reused in any future reporting period for a different Element. If there are multiple owners of the Element, those TO’s must agree on the Element Identifier.
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B
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Voltage Class*
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The Element’s Voltage Class:
AC Circuit= phase-to-phase
DC Circuit= phase-to-return
The 400-599 kV Voltage Class can only be used if “AC” is selected in column C, and the 400-499 kV and 500-599 kV Voltage Classes can only be selected if “DC” is selected in column C. Data that does not conform to this requirement will be rejected and an error notice provided.
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C
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Circuit Type*
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ACO = Overhead AC Circuit Element
ACC = Underground AC Circuit Element
DCO = Overhead DC Circuit Element
DCC = Underground DC Circuit Element
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D-F
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From Bus, To Bus, and Tertiary Bus*
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Data that provides a description of the physical location of the Element.
AC Circuit = AC Substation Names (3 max)
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G
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Circuit Miles*
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The Circuit Mileage of the Element. For TADS purposes, a DC Circuit is assumed to have 2 poles. For example, a one-mile long DC Circuit with 2 poles would be reported as having 1 DC Circuit Mile.
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H
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Number of Terminals*
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The number of terminals that the Element connects to.
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I
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The AC Multi-Owner Common Structure Flag. *
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This flag is explained in Appendix 7, Section B where the term is fully defined.
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J
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Conductors per Phase
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The number of conductors on the Element per Phase.
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K
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Overhead Ground Wire
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The number of overhead ground wires on the Element.
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L
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Insulator Type
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The type of insulator used on at least 80% of the Element. If multiple types are used such that at least 80% of the Element does not comprise one type, selected “Mixed”.
CEP = Ceramic Post
CES = Ceramic Suspension
POP = Polymer Post
POS = Polymer Suspension
GLS = Glass Suspension
MXD = Mixed
OTH = Other
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M
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Cable Type
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The type of cable used on the Element.
SWD = Solid with conduit
SND = Solid with no conduit
OWD = Oil filled with conduit
OND = Oil filled with no conduit
GWD = Gas filled with conduit
GND = Gas filled with no conduit.
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N
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Structure Materials
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The type of structure materials used on at least 80% of the Element. If multiple types are used such that at least 80% of the Element does not comprise one type, selected “Mixed”.
AL = Aluminum
CN = concrete
FG = fiberglass
ST = steel
WD = wood
CM = composite
OT = other
MX = mixed.
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O
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Structure Types
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The type of structure materials used on at least 80% of the Element. If multiple types are used such that at least 80% of the Element does not comprise one type, selected “Mixed”.
DLC = Double Lattice Column
HFR = H Frame
KFR = K Frame
LAT = Lattice Tower
SPG = Single Pole Guyed
SPU = Single Pole Un-guyed
DOP = Double Pole
SLC = Single Lattice Column
YTY = Y Type
OTH = other
MXD = Mixed.
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P
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Circuits per Structure
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The number of circuits per structure on the Element.
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Q
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Terrain
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The type of structure materials used on at least 80% of the Element. If multiple types are used such that at least 80% of the Element does not comprise one type, selected “Mixed”. If multiple types are applicable, pick the type the most influences outages.
CO = Coastal
DS = Desert
MT = Mountains
FR = Forest
UR = Urban
PR = Prairie
MX = Mixed.
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R
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Elevation
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Enter the range of elevation that the circuit traverses.
1 = less than 2000ft.
2 = 2001 to 4000ft.
3 = 4001 to 6000ft.
4 = 6001 to 8000ft.
5 = 8001 to 10000ft.
6 = 10001 to 12000ft.
99 = elevation varies more than 2000ft.
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S
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Change/Reconfiguration Date*
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Enter the date (mm/dd/yyyy) that the Circuit Mileage of the Element last changed or the initial in-service date. If this is prior to January 1, 20135, please use January 1, 20135 as the Change/Reconfiguration Date.
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T
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Retirement Date*
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If applicable to the Element, the date the Element became out-of-service.
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U
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Precursor Element Identifier*
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The Unique Element Identifier that precedes the Element. This is used to maintain a parent/child relationship as Elements are modified.
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V
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BES Exempted Flag*
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Reserved for future use.If the Element was reported in a prior reporting year and is now no longer considered within the Bulk Electric System (BES), this flag should be be TRUE. Also, the retirement date should be set to the date that the Element was Exempted from the BES.
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